Narcissism Glossary
Reputation placed ahead of actual behavior (image management)
👔 Grooming a fine public image while working, in word and deed, to make whoever raised a problem look unreliable.
A polished profile or good reputation isn't itself the problem. Look for the actual behavior: taking others' credit, or smearing the person who spoke up.
A polished profile or good reputation isn't itself the problem. Look for the actual behavior: taking others' credit, or smearing the person who spoke up.
Often seen in situations like these
👍 A teammate's work gets reported as their own achievement — the teammate's name omitted.
🎭 When their private behavior risks exposure, the person who might tell gets smeared with gossip and false rumors first.
🎭 When their private behavior risks exposure, the person who might tell gets smeared with gossip and false rumors first.
When this happens, try this
💡 Appearances alone warrant neither trust nor suspicion. Look at what can be verified: work records, conversations, and how they actually behave in close relationships.